Deadspin | Five NHL teams could clinch playoff spots Saturday Apr 8, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) is congratulated by the bench after scoring a goal in the second period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images Some further clarity about the NHL playoff picture could come Saturday. Nine of the 16 postseason spots have been clinched. As many as five more could be clinched depending on results from the crowded slate of 15 games that kicks off the final weekend of the regular season. In the Eastern Conference, five of the eight spots have already been locked up. Two more could be clinched Saturday by teams currently in wild-card position. The Boston Bruins (43-26-10, 96 points) have three different paths to a Saturday clinch of what would likely be a wild-card spot. The simplest path would be a win of any kind against the Tampa Bay Lightning. They could also clinch with an overtime loss to Tampa Bay if the New Jersey Devils defeat the Detroit Red Wings paired with either an Ottawa Senators defeat of the New York Islanders or a Winnipeg Jets win over the Philadelphia Flyers. Boston can even clinch with a regulation loss if the Devils beat the Red Wings in regulation and either the Senators or Jets win in regulation. Ottawa (42-27-10, 94 points) enters Saturday in the second wild-card spot and three points clear of the bubble. The Senators have a simpler clinching path, only able to do so with a win over the Islanders paired with a Red Wings loss to New Jersey. Four spots in the Western Conference have already been locked up, including all three guaranteed spots for the Central Division. Entering Saturday, no Pacific Division teams have officially clinched a playoff spot, but all three teams atop the division will have the chance to lock up their spots on Saturday. The Edmonton Oilers (40-29-10, 90 points) will clinch if they earn at least one point against the Los Angeles Kings or if the Jets-Flyers game has any outcome besides a regulation win for Winnipeg. The simplest path for the Vegas Golden Knights (36-26-17, 89 points) to clinch their eighth postseason berth in nine seasons of existence is a win of any kind against Colorado. However, they can also clinch if they take an overtime loss to the Avalanche, the Flyers beat the Jets and the Minnesota Wild beat the Nashville Predators. Regardless of its own result, Vegas can also clinch if the Flyers and Wild both win in regulation and the Vancouver Canucks beat the San Jose Sharks. The Anaheim Ducks (42-32-5, 89 points) are one of two teams not playing Saturday but could punch their first playoff ticket since 2017-18 while idle. For that to happen, the Canucks would need to beat the Sharks in any way while the Flyers and Wild would need to win in regulation. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #NHL #teams #clinch #playoff #spots #Saturday

Deadspin | Five NHL teams could clinch playoff spots Saturday
Apr 8, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) is congratulated by the bench after scoring a goal in the second period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Some further clarity about the NHL playoff picture could come Saturday.

Nine of the 16 postseason spots have been clinched. As many as five more could be clinched depending on results from the crowded slate of 15 games that kicks off the final weekend of the regular season.

In the Eastern Conference, five of the eight spots have already been locked up. Two more could be clinched Saturday by teams currently in wild-card position.

The Boston Bruins (43-26-10, 96 points) have three different paths to a Saturday clinch of what would likely be a wild-card spot. The simplest path would be a win of any kind against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

They could also clinch with an overtime loss to Tampa Bay if the New Jersey Devils defeat the Detroit Red Wings paired with either an Ottawa Senators defeat of the New York Islanders or a Winnipeg Jets win over the Philadelphia Flyers. Boston can even clinch with a regulation loss if the Devils beat the Red Wings in regulation and either the Senators or Jets win in regulation.

Ottawa (42-27-10, 94 points) enters Saturday in the second wild-card spot and three points clear of the bubble. The Senators have a simpler clinching path, only able to do so with a win over the Islanders paired with a Red Wings loss to New Jersey.

Four spots in the Western Conference have already been locked up, including all three guaranteed spots for the Central Division. Entering Saturday, no Pacific Division teams have officially clinched a playoff spot, but all three teams atop the division will have the chance to lock up their spots on Saturday.

The Edmonton Oilers (40-29-10, 90 points) will clinch if they earn at least one point against the Los Angeles Kings or if the Jets-Flyers game has any outcome besides a regulation win for Winnipeg.

The simplest path for the Vegas Golden Knights (36-26-17, 89 points) to clinch their eighth postseason berth in nine seasons of existence is a win of any kind against Colorado. However, they can also clinch if they take an overtime loss to the Avalanche, the Flyers beat the Jets and the Minnesota Wild beat the Nashville Predators.

Regardless of its own result, Vegas can also clinch if the Flyers and Wild both win in regulation and the Vancouver Canucks beat the San Jose Sharks.

The Anaheim Ducks (42-32-5, 89 points) are one of two teams not playing Saturday but could punch their first playoff ticket since 2017-18 while idle. For that to happen, the Canucks would need to beat the Sharks in any way while the Flyers and Wild would need to win in regulation.

–Field Level Media

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Apr 8, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) is congratulated by the bench after scoring a goal in the second period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Some further clarity about the NHL playoff picture could come Saturday.

Nine of the 16 postseason spots have been clinched. As many as five more could be clinched depending on results from the crowded slate of 15 games that kicks off the final weekend of the regular season.

In the Eastern Conference, five of the eight spots have already been locked up. Two more could be clinched Saturday by teams currently in wild-card position.

The Boston Bruins (43-26-10, 96 points) have three different paths to a Saturday clinch of what would likely be a wild-card spot. The simplest path would be a win of any kind against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

They could also clinch with an overtime loss to Tampa Bay if the New Jersey Devils defeat the Detroit Red Wings paired with either an Ottawa Senators defeat of the New York Islanders or a Winnipeg Jets win over the Philadelphia Flyers. Boston can even clinch with a regulation loss if the Devils beat the Red Wings in regulation and either the Senators or Jets win in regulation.

Ottawa (42-27-10, 94 points) enters Saturday in the second wild-card spot and three points clear of the bubble. The Senators have a simpler clinching path, only able to do so with a win over the Islanders paired with a Red Wings loss to New Jersey.

Four spots in the Western Conference have already been locked up, including all three guaranteed spots for the Central Division. Entering Saturday, no Pacific Division teams have officially clinched a playoff spot, but all three teams atop the division will have the chance to lock up their spots on Saturday.

The Edmonton Oilers (40-29-10, 90 points) will clinch if they earn at least one point against the Los Angeles Kings or if the Jets-Flyers game has any outcome besides a regulation win for Winnipeg.

The simplest path for the Vegas Golden Knights (36-26-17, 89 points) to clinch their eighth postseason berth in nine seasons of existence is a win of any kind against Colorado. However, they can also clinch if they take an overtime loss to the Avalanche, the Flyers beat the Jets and the Minnesota Wild beat the Nashville Predators.

Regardless of its own result, Vegas can also clinch if the Flyers and Wild both win in regulation and the Vancouver Canucks beat the San Jose Sharks.

The Anaheim Ducks (42-32-5, 89 points) are one of two teams not playing Saturday but could punch their first playoff ticket since 2017-18 while idle. For that to happen, the Canucks would need to beat the Sharks in any way while the Flyers and Wild would need to win in regulation.

–Field Level Media

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WTT Contender Taiyuan: Manika Batra exits with Round of 16 loss <div id="content-body-70847262" itemprop="articleBody">Indian paddler Manika Batra exited from the WTT Contender Taiyuan on Friday after losing to Japan’s Miu Hirano in a Round of 16 clash.World No. 36 Hirano blanked Manika 3-0 (11-9, 11-7, 11-8) in quick time, wrapping up the win in little over 26 minutes.In the previous round, World No. 49 Manika defeated World No. 25 Miyuu Kihara 3-2 (11-8, 10-12, 14-12, 9-11, 11-7) in 43 minutes.In that match, Manika led 6-2 in the second game after bagging the opener easily. However, Kihara managed to fight back, saving two game points before levelling the match.The Japanese player was on her way to steal the third game as well as she won three points in a row from 8-10 down but this time, the Indian held her nerve to eventually take a 2-1 lead in the fixture.Kihara edged out Manika in a closely-fought fourth game, forcing a decider.From 3-3 in the fifth game, Manika dictated terms and converted her first match point to secure her maiden win over Kihara in their third meeting.Published on Apr 10, 2026</div> #WTT #Contender #Taiyuan #Manika #Batra #exits #loss

Deadspin | Inter Miami seek first win in new stadium, face Red Bulls Apr 4, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Inter Miami CF runs after the ball defended by Austin FC defender Jon Bell (15) during the second half at Nu Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images As they search for consistent sources of offense beyond just Lionel Messi, Inter Miami is preparing to host the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night in Miami, Fla. Messi leads Inter Miami (3-1-2, 11 points) into its second match at its new home, Nu Stadium, after dueling Austin to a 2-2 stalemate last Saturday. The Red Bulls (3-2-1, 10 points) are coming off a 4-2 win at home against FC Cincinnati. Inter Miami is seeking its fourth consecutive win in the head-to-head series, having won the most recent meeting last July, 5-1, in New York. The Herons needed Luis Suarez’s goal in the 82nd minute last week after he entered the game off the bench in the second half and helped them salvage a point. Messi had the team’s other goal. Miami’s major offseason signee, former Monterrey star German Berterame, has yet to score, and neither has Tadeo Allende, who scored nine goals in the MLS playoffs last season. “German is a hard worker, a true team player, and arrived here humble, eager to earn his spot,” Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano said. “It’s on me to find a way to make him feel comfortable and put him in the best situations to succeed. I have complete faith he will break through.” The Red Bulls haven’t had trouble scoring thanks to striker Julian Hall, who has tallied five of the team’s nine goals so far, including the first of their four against Cincinnati. But stopping other teams from scoring has been a bigger issue. The Red Bulls’ 13 goals allowed are the fourth-most in the Eastern Conference. In their most recent win, New York found the scoring balance its opponent Saturday has been looking for as Emil Forsberg and Mohammed Sofo also found the back of the net. It was a needed bounce-back win for the Red Bulls, who suffered an embarrassing 6-1 loss to Charlotte the prior week. “You know, the side that creates chances and finds different ways to get into the box and be really dangerous,” Red Bulls coach Michael Bradley said. “We felt really good about a lot of things over the first five games, but our pure ability to finish off a few more plays, our ability to be a little sharper in the final moment, that’s what we’re after.” –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Inter #Miami #seek #win #stadium #face #Red #Bulls

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Apr 4, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Inter Miami CF runs after the ball defended by Austin FC defender Jon Bell (15) during the second half at Nu Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

As they search for consistent sources of offense beyond just Lionel Messi, Inter Miami is preparing to host the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night in Miami, Fla.

Messi leads Inter Miami (3-1-2, 11 points) into its second match at its new home, Nu Stadium, after dueling Austin to a 2-2 stalemate last Saturday. The Red Bulls (3-2-1, 10 points) are coming off a 4-2 win at home against FC Cincinnati.

Inter Miami is seeking its fourth consecutive win in the head-to-head series, having won the most recent meeting last July, 5-1, in New York.

The Herons needed Luis Suarez’s goal in the 82nd minute last week after he entered the game off the bench in the second half and helped them salvage a point. Messi had the team’s other goal.

Miami’s major offseason signee, former Monterrey star German Berterame, has yet to score, and neither has Tadeo Allende, who scored nine goals in the MLS playoffs last season.

“German is a hard worker, a true team player, and arrived here humble, eager to earn his spot,” Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano said. “It’s on me to find a way to make him feel comfortable and put him in the best situations to succeed. I have complete faith he will break through.”

The Red Bulls haven’t had trouble scoring thanks to striker Julian Hall, who has tallied five of the team’s nine goals so far, including the first of their four against Cincinnati. But stopping other teams from scoring has been a bigger issue. The Red Bulls’ 13 goals allowed are the fourth-most in the Eastern Conference.

In their most recent win, New York found the scoring balance its opponent Saturday has been looking for as Emil Forsberg and Mohammed Sofo also found the back of the net. It was a needed bounce-back win for the Red Bulls, who suffered an embarrassing 6-1 loss to Charlotte the prior week.

“You know, the side that creates chances and finds different ways to get into the box and be really dangerous,” Red Bulls coach Michael Bradley said. “We felt really good about a lot of things over the first five games, but our pure ability to finish off a few more plays, our ability to be a little sharper in the final moment, that’s what we’re after.”

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Inter #Miami #seek #win #stadium #face #Red #Bulls">Deadspin | Inter Miami seek first win in new stadium, face Red Bulls

Apr 4, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Inter Miami CF runs after the ball defended by Austin FC defender Jon Bell (15) during the second half at Nu Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

As they search for consistent sources of offense beyond just Lionel Messi, Inter Miami is preparing to host the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night in Miami, Fla.

Messi leads Inter Miami (3-1-2, 11 points) into its second match at its new home, Nu Stadium, after dueling Austin to a 2-2 stalemate last Saturday. The Red Bulls (3-2-1, 10 points) are coming off a 4-2 win at home against FC Cincinnati.

Inter Miami is seeking its fourth consecutive win in the head-to-head series, having won the most recent meeting last July, 5-1, in New York.

The Herons needed Luis Suarez’s goal in the 82nd minute last week after he entered the game off the bench in the second half and helped them salvage a point. Messi had the team’s other goal.

Miami’s major offseason signee, former Monterrey star German Berterame, has yet to score, and neither has Tadeo Allende, who scored nine goals in the MLS playoffs last season.

“German is a hard worker, a true team player, and arrived here humble, eager to earn his spot,” Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano said. “It’s on me to find a way to make him feel comfortable and put him in the best situations to succeed. I have complete faith he will break through.”

The Red Bulls haven’t had trouble scoring thanks to striker Julian Hall, who has tallied five of the team’s nine goals so far, including the first of their four against Cincinnati. But stopping other teams from scoring has been a bigger issue. The Red Bulls’ 13 goals allowed are the fourth-most in the Eastern Conference.

In their most recent win, New York found the scoring balance its opponent Saturday has been looking for as Emil Forsberg and Mohammed Sofo also found the back of the net. It was a needed bounce-back win for the Red Bulls, who suffered an embarrassing 6-1 loss to Charlotte the prior week.

“You know, the side that creates chances and finds different ways to get into the box and be really dangerous,” Red Bulls coach Michael Bradley said. “We felt really good about a lot of things over the first five games, but our pure ability to finish off a few more plays, our ability to be a little sharper in the final moment, that’s what we’re after.”

–Field Level Media

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An unbeaten Punjab Kings hosts Sunrisers Hyderabad which is looking to get back to winning ways at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh on Saturday.

Out of the three games it has played, Punjab has won two of them whereas its last game ended up in no result due to rain, while Sunrisers Hyderabad has won only one game out of the three it has played.

In the 2025 season, Hyderabad comfortably chased down Punjab’s huge total of 246 by eight wickets in the only encounter of these teams.

Here are the live streaming and telecast details for the Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match:

Where will the Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match be played?

The Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match will be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh.

When will the Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match be played?

The Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match will be played on April 11, 2026.

What time will the Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match start?

The Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match will start at 3:30 PM IST.

What time will the toss for the Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match take place?

The toss for the Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match will take place at 3:00 PM IST.

Which TV channel will broadcast Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match?

The Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match will be televised live on the Star SportsNetwork in India.

How can one watch the live streaming of Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Kings IPL 2026 match online?

The Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website.

Published on Apr 11, 2026

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PBKS vs SRH IPL 2026 live streaming info: When, where to watch Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings? An unbeaten Punjab Kings hosts Sunrisers Hyderabad which is looking to get back to winning ways at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh on Saturday.Out of the three games it has played, Punjab has won two of them whereas its last game ended up in no result due to rain, while Sunrisers Hyderabad has won only one game out of the three it has played.In the 2025 season, Hyderabad comfortably chased down Punjab’s huge total of 246 by eight wickets in the only encounter of these teams.Here are the live streaming and telecast details for the Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match:Where will the Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match be played?The Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match will be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh.When will the Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match be played?The Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match will be played on April 11, 2026.What time will the Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match start?The Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match will start at 3:30 PM IST.What time will the toss for the Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match take place?The toss for the Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match will take place at 3:00 PM IST.Which TV channel will broadcast Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match?The Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match will be televised live on the Star SportsNetwork in India.How can one watch the live streaming of Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Kings IPL 2026 match online?The Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website.Published on Apr 11, 2026 #PBKS #SRH #IPL #live #streaming #info #watch #Sunrisers #Hyderabad #Punjab #Kings

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An unbeaten Punjab Kings hosts Sunrisers Hyderabad which is looking to get back to winning ways at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh on Saturday.
Out of the three games it has played, Punjab has won two of them whereas its last game ended up in no result due to rain, while Sunrisers Hyderabad has won only one game out of the three it has played.
In the 2025 season, Hyderabad comfortably chased down Punjab’s huge total of 246 by eight wickets in the only encounter of these teams.
Here are the live streaming and telecast details for the Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match:
Where will the Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match be played?
The Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match will be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh.
When will the Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match be played?
The Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match will be played on April 11, 2026.
What time will the Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match start?
The Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match will start at 3:30 PM IST.
What time will the toss for the Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match take place?
The toss for the Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match will take place at 3:00 PM IST.
Which TV channel will broadcast Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match?
The Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match will be televised live on the Star SportsNetwork in India.
How can one watch the live streaming of Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Kings IPL 2026 match online?
The Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website.
Published on Apr 11, 2026

#PBKS #SRH #IPL #live #streaming #info #watch #Sunrisers #Hyderabad #Punjab #Kings">PBKS vs SRH IPL 2026 live streaming info: When, where to watch Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings?